Ettampitiya Uma Oya Gerandi Ella Falls (උමා ඔය ඇටම්පිටිය ගැරඬි ඇල්ල)

The Garandi Ella of Ettampitiya (Etampitiya) is a rather unknown waterfall away from the hustle and bustle in a picturesque landscape on the Uma Oya.

There are number of waterfalls of Sri Lanka named ‘Gerandi Ella’. Gerandi is the Sinhalese name for for the Rat Snake. Thus tall waterfalls falling in a thin stream which resembles a snake are generally called Gerandi Ella by surrounding villagers.

Some of these are

• Ettampitiya Gerandi Ella Waterfall
• Kalugala Gerandi Ella Waterfall
• Passara Gerandi Ella Waterfall
• Gerandi Gini Ella Waterfall
• Gerandi Rikili Ella Waterfall

This Ettampitiya Gernadi Ella waterfall is wider than its height and during the rainy season, the width can exceed 100 feet. This fall has no resemble to a snake thus why this waterfall was named Gerandi Ella remains mystery.

According to legends and folklore King Walagamba (Watta Gamini Abaya – 89-77 BC) is connected most of the caves, temples and waterfalls in this area. It is believed that the king used to bathe at this waterfall during his exile (104BC – 89BC) in this area.

Ettampitiya Gerandi Ella lies about 10km off the Ettampitiya Town. T0 reach this waterfall from Ettampitiya travel about 9.5km on the Gawela road which lies next to the main bus stand.  The cost of a 3 wheeler will be around Rs. 300-400. Once you reach the end of the road you need to trek about 300 meters to the waterfall. Its easy to go to the bottom of the falls or even to the top.

There are number of waterfalls by the name of Gerandi Ella.

Also See

• Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
  • –  indexed by name
  • –  indexed by location
  • –  indexed by height
• Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity

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Travel Directions to Ettampitiya Gerandi Ella Falls

Route from Colombo Ettampitiya Gerandi Ella Falls	Route from Kandy  to Ettampitiya Gerandi Ella Falls
Through : Kandy Distance : 150 km Travel time : 4 hour Driving directions : see on google map	Through : Madawala – Elkaduwa Distance : 28 km Travel time : 1 hour Driving directions : see on google map